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    "id": 1268398,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Munyi Mundigi",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56(1)(b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a Statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries during the second part of the second Session, that is, April to June, 2023. The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries is established under Standing Order No. 228(3) of the Senate Standing Orders and is mandated to consider all matters relating to agriculture, irrigation, livestock, fisheries development and veterinary services. During the period under review, the Committee held a total of 28 sittings during which it considered one the legislative proposals, five Bills, 11 Statements, held two public participation and tabled two reports. During the period under review, the Committee considered the legislative proposal on the Nut and Oil Crops Development Bill, 2023 and gave its approval for the Bill to be published. During the period under review, the Committee considered the following five Bills- i. The Tea (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 1 of 2023) Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Tea (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (Senate Bills No. 1 of 2023) was referred to the Committee on 16th February, 2023 following its introduction in the Senate by way of First Reading. The Committee facilitated public participation pursuant to the provisions of Article 118 of the Constitution and Standing Order No. 145(5) of the Senate Standing Orders through written memoranda and also conducted public participation in some of the Tea growing areas. The Committee is, currently, considering the matrix on submissions from stakeholders which will form the Committee amendments on the Bill, culminating in a report to be tabled in the House. ii. The Coffee Bill, 2023 (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2023) Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Coffee Bill, 2023 (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2023) was referred to the Committee on 11th April, 2023 following its introduction in the Senate by way of First Reading. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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